Home Institution: University of Maryland
Research Project: Computational Condensed Matter Theory and Response Functions: Real-time and Realspace Methods for Complex Systems
UW Mentor(s): John Rehr

Q: What are your physics/science interests?
I am really into Condensed Matter physics. The first concept that got me really into physics was Superconductivity and I love how broad Condensed Matter is. It can be very theoretical and mathy or super applicable.

Q: What are your other interests?
I love painting, reading, tv and film, and attempting to roller skate.

Q: What would you like to do after college?
I would love to go UW for grad school in Physics.

Q: Tell us one strange but interesting fact about yourself.
I am a trivia host!

Q: What first sparked your interest in Physics?
It took me until halfway through my Freshman year of college when I had to take a mandatory Physics class for my Engineering major. The math behind Simple Harmonic Motion hooked me at fired. I loved the idea of learning more about the way things worked. By the end of the semester, I had already changed my major to Physics and haven't looked back since.

Q: If you could have any pet what would it be?
I don't think I could answer this question without offending my dog, Lizzy.

Q: If you had a free month and unlimited funds, how would you spend your time?
I would rent a studio in northern Italy and paint a ton.

Q: If you could get a grant to study anything what would it be?
I would want to study ways to apply physics to clean energy research.